Delanco Military Veterans Honor Roll

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Name Narrative Branch and Rank Unit and Specialty Conflict/Arena Born/Died
Kenneth F. Hullfish Kenneth F. Hulfish was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Charles Hullings Charles Hullings was born June 15, 1844, the son of Josiah and Emily Shreuder Hullings. He had three siblings. Charles Joined the Union Army on August 26, 1862 and served until he was honorably discharged on June 27, 1863. He served in Co. G of the NJ 23rd Volunteer Infantry – the Jersey Yahoos. He was a wagoner with the rank of Private and saw action at Fredericksburg in 1862 and Chancellorsville in 1863. Charles was honored for his service in the Civil War on Memorial Day in 1928. Union Army, Pvt G Co, 23rd NJ Inf Civil War 1844 – 1928
Wilmer C. "Dinny" Hullings Wilmer C. "Dinny" Hullings was born in Riverside on Novermber 29, 1918 to Clarence D. and Emma Hullings. Wilmer joined the US Army and fought in WWII. He earned the rank of TEC 5 by the end of his service. He married Mary Pauline Astraouskas of Riverside, the daughter of Lithuanian refugees that fled Russian oppression. Mary and Wilmer settled in Delanco. They acquired the ice cream parlor at 724 Burlington Avenue at Holly Street. They expanded it, making it a true delicatessen and hoagie shop that also sold a small assortment of groceries. They built a home for themselves on Holly Street behind the shop. They ran the shop under the name Mary's Deli for about 25 years. When they acquired a second location, they changed the name of the Delanco Location to Panda I Deli. The second location in Tabernacle was named Panda II Deli. Wilmer died November 18, 1977 at age 58. Mary was very active in Delanco business circles. She eventually moved to the Lutheran Home in Moorestown, where she died September 18, 2013. Both are buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Army, TEC 5 ? WWII 1918 - 1977
Joseph Hunter Joseph Hunter served in the US Army from 1917 to 1919. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. US Army, PFC ? WWI ?
Russell A. Hunter Russell A. Hunter was was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. He was born August 5, 1909. He served in the US Army in WWII, attaining the rank of Captain. He Married Bertha. He died June 25, 1987and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Cinnaminson. US Army? Capt ? WWII 1909 - 1987
Edward Hutchinson Edward Hutchinson, son of Mrs. H. Hutchinson of Buttonwood Street in Delanco served in the US Army in an anti-aircraft coastal Battalion in the South Pacific in WWII. US Army CPL Coastal A-A Batt WWII, South Pacific ?
Edward C. Hutchinson Edward C. Hutchinson was born September 12, 1930. He served in the US Army in Korea, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He died December 2, 2003 and is buried in Gen. William C. Doyle Cemetery in Arneytown. ? ? Korea 1930 - 2003
Parker Hutchinson Parker Hutchinson served in the US Army during WWI and was listed on Delanco's original WWI Honor Roll. He was honored for his service during WWI on Memorial Day in 1928. US Army ? WWI ?
Edward S. Ingham Edward S. "Ned" Ingham was born in 1896 in Irvington NY to the pastor of Irvington Presbyterian Church. The family moved to New Brunswick in 1910. Ned attended Rutgers Prep and Rutgers College, graduating with an SM Degree Cum Laude in Mathmatics. In 1919 he attempted to join the US Army and US Navy, but was rejected by both because of his poor eyesight. Not to be deterred, he joined the American Field Service, a volunteer unit in France, providing ambulance services to the front lines. On arrival, he was assigned not to ambulance service, but to service with the French Army "Reserve Mallet" driving trucks carrying ammunition from depots to front lines. When US Army Transportation took over, Ned was discharged because of poor eyesight. He was offered passage home, but instead signed up for six months as driver for the Red Cross in Paris, which involved many trips to the forward areas. On conclusion of Red Cross service, Ned joined the French Army and entered the Officer Artillery School in Fontainbleau with about 25 other Americans, among them, Cole Porter. On graduation in July of 1918 with the rank of Aspirant (later promoted to Lieutenant), he was posted to the 15th Field Artillery stationed at that time in the Vosges Mountain area of eastern France. After the Armistice, the unit moved to Mainz bridgehead in Germany as part of the Army Occupation. Ned found that Cole Porter also was assigned to the 15th in the same area and Ned reported he was most helpful in the passing of an otherwise dull time. Early in 1919, the 15th was sent to a devastated area of northern France to help the farmers. Ned was discharged and sent home in June of 1919. WWI awards include an AFS Medal, Inter-Allied Victory Medal, French Combattants Medal, French Commemorative WWI Medal, and the Croix de Guerre. Ned's entire civilian career was spent in the automotive field, chiefly in the wheel business. Variously employed by the Budd Co. in Philadelphia and Detroit; the McCord Radiator Co. in Detroit, and Firestone Steel Products in Akron during WWII. He received a commendation from the Secretary of War for service on the Belt Link Committee. After WWII, Ned entered the distribution end of automotive wheels and heavy duty equipment in Albany and, from 1969 to retirement in 1980, as Sales Manager for Kay Wheel Sales, Philadelphia. He married Effie and was a resident of 415 Iowa Ave for 20 years. One son, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was active in Delanco Presbyterian Church, where hed served four tems as Elder. He was a member of Bevery Rotary Club and the American Legion. Over the years the Society of Automotive Engineers, Germantown Cricket Club, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Athletic Club,and Albany Alumni Club. An avid sailor, he sailed the sloop "Bourne Free" on the Delaware River for eight years before selling the boat in 1987 at age 81. Ned Died at Zurbrugg Hospital on July 5, 1991 at age 95. He is buried in Overbrook Cemetery in Bridgeton NJ. Am Field Service Am Red Cross French Army Lt US Military Defense Production Am Field Service Ambulance Driver French Army Res Mallet 15th Field Art WWI France WWII US Military Defense Production 1896 - 1991
John Ingram John Ingram was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Dennis E. James Dennis E. James was born in 1951, the son of Lyle and Eleanor James of Delanco. Dennis served in the US Marine Corps from 1972 to 1993 during Vietnam and Desert Storm, earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He earned a Good Conduct Medal, and a Sea Service National Defense Meritorious Unit Award. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco in his youth. US Marines, MSgt ? Vietnam Gulf War Desert Storm 1951 -
Kenneth R. James, Sr. Kenneth R. James, Sr. was born in 1947, the son of Lyle and Eleanor James of Delanco. Ken graduated from Riverside High School and served in the US Marines in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970 and again from 1984 to 1999. He attained the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Ken was awarded the Air Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with nine stars, National Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Air Crew Wings, Navy Commendation Medal. Ken lives in Edgewater Park. His family is active at Calvery Bible Baptist Church in Willingboro. US Marines, Gunnery Sgt. ? Vietnam 1947 -
Lyle W. James, Sr. Lyle W. James, Sr. was born January 22, 1922 in Florence NJ. Lyle served from July 21, 1944 to February 13, 1946 in the US Army as a PFC. He joined the National Guard June 13, 1949 and served to June 12, 1952. He attained the rank of SFC – E6. Lyle married Eleanor; Children: Lyle, William, Kenneth, Dennis, Robin, Limberlie and Kevin James. The family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. He died October 31, 1992 and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. US Army National Guard, Private I/C ? WWII 1922 – 1992
Robin B. James Robin Bruce James was born in 1953, the son of Lyle and Eleanor James of Delanco. Robin joined the US Marine Corps in September 1972 and served during the Vietnam Conflict in North Carolina and Okinawa until September 1976. He served as a vehicle driver and dispatcher in MABS 14 and MAG 14, Ammo Company, 3rd SUP BM, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He earned a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Ribbon. After his discharge, Robin became a carrier for the US Postal Service in Delanco, Delran and Riverside from 1980 to 2011. Robin attended Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco in his youth. USMC Sgt MABS 14 MAG 14 Vietnam 1953 -
William H. James William H. James was born in 1943, the son of Lyle and Eleanor James of Delanco. Bill joined the US Navy in 1961 and served as Boatswains Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Laffey (DD 724). His service carried him into the Vietnam war. He was discharged in 1967. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Bill died February 13, 2018 at age 74. US Navy, BM 3rd Class USS Laffey (DD 724) Vietnam 1943 - 2018
Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Robert Henry "Bob" Jenkins Jr. was born in 1939 to Robert and Violet Jenkins, Sr. of Delanco. He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1956 and received his Bachelor's Degree from Rider College in 1960. He immediately joined the US Navy and served until June of 1966, including during the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. He served as a Storekeeper Supply 3rd Class aboard a destroyer. After the service, Bob was Senior Account Executive of Barclay Insurance Company in Riverton, retiring in 2005. After retirement, Bob worked part time at the Wildwood Convention Center. He was a member of Rotary International serving his community over 40 years. He also served on the Board of Directors for Delanco Federal Savings Bank for over 35 years. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco where he served as Lay Leader, Lay Delegate to the Greater New Jersey Conference, Chairperson of Administrative Council for many years, as well as serving on various other committees. Later, Bob became an active member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church where he was the United Methodist Men's President, taught the Lower Lights Sunday School Class, served as chairman of the Finance Committee and Lay Delegate to the Greater New Jersey Conference for many years. Robert lived in Delanco over 70 years before moving to Rio Grande, NJ in 2009. Robert died on May 11, 2022 at age 83. He was buried in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. US Navy, SK 3 Storekeeper Supply, USN Destroyer Cuban Missile Crisis 1939 -2022
William Jenkins William Jenkins served from 1943 to 1946 and attained the rank of Staff Sgt. His family was active at Dobbins Memorial Church in Delanco. Bill was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. US Army, Staff Sgt Signal Corps, WWII ?
Richard I. Jobes Richard I. Jobes was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Carl C. Johnson Carl C. Johnson was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?
Paul W. Johnson Paul W. Johnson was listed on the original Delanco WW II Honor Roll. ? ? WWII ?

Updated October 30, 2023